Pipalpadar - Kesinga, Kalahandi

Pipalpadar is a village situated in the Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kesinga and around 69 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Hatrikhoj serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pipalpadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pipalpadar is 422274. The village covers a total geographical area of 940 hectares and falls under the 766012 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Pipalpadar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Narla Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pipalpadar

According to the 2011 Census, Pipalpadar village had a total population of 2,266 people, including 1,129 males and 1,137 females, living in 638 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.93%, with male literacy at 74.71% and female literacy at 55.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 120, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 380.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Pipalpadar

Pipalpadar is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Pipalpadar

Pipalpadar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Saintala, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Pipalpadar is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Pipalpadar is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pipalpadar

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Pipalpadar village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Pipalpadar

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pipalpadar village are given below:

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